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Friday, September 26, 2008 SOCIAL JUSTICE: St. Francis and the Integrity of Creation By St Mary Administrator @ 11:59 AM :: 240 Views :: :: Social Justice On October 4, we celebrate the feastday of the great St. Francis of Assissi. St. Francis, who lived in the fourteen century, is often hailed as the patron saint of ecology because of his love for nature, expressed in beautiful hymns of praise. However, it was his intense love for God which gave rise to his love for all that God created, not only for the world of nature, its flora and fauna, but also for poor and suffering humanity. After declaring himself free of his father’s wealth, he lived a joyful life of poverty and love. Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Extended Care Position ~ St. Joseph Parish School By St Mary Administrator @ 10:13 AM :: 140 Views :: :: Community News St. Joseph Parish School, located in Grafton, is looking for assistance in their Extended Care Program, Monday-Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Duties in... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Becoming Mystics & Prophets By St Mary Administrator @ 10:11 AM :: 217 Views :: :: Events Becoming Mystics and Prophets – On Wednesday, October 8, 2008, Pat Shutts will present on St. Francis at 10-11 a.m. and again 6:30-7:30 p.m. Some say ... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Weekend of Healing By St Mary Administrator @ 10:11 AM :: 203 Views :: :: Events New Horizons Separated/Divorced Weekend of Healing: Friday, October 24 – Sunday, October 26. The New Horizons healing weekend is designed to hel... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Thank God For Evolution! By St Mary Administrator @ 10:10 AM :: 180 Views :: :: Events Thank God for Evolution! – Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, presented by Rev. Michael Dowd, an internationally known author who believe... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Common Ground of Grief: “Helping Kids Understand Grief & Loss” By St Mary Administrator @ 10:08 AM :: 186 Views :: :: Events Common Ground of Grief: “Helping Kids Understand Grief & Loss” Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. San Camillo, 10200 W Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee Cost: Free and open to everyone   Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Jubilee Marriage Celebration By St Mary Administrator @ 10:05 AM :: 199 Views :: :: Events St. Matthias Parish, 9306 W. Beloit Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53227-4313The Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Saturday, October 25, beginning at 10:... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 You Won’t Want to Miss By St Mary Administrator @ 10:05 AM :: 153 Views :: :: Community News On A Wing and A PrayerAn Interfaith Care-Giving Event ---Join Us At The Bog --- Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 at 6pm3121 County Highway ISaukville, Wisco... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Certificate Program in Lay Ministries By St Mary Administrator @ 10:02 AM :: 157 Views :: :: Community News Are you a parish volunteer? Would you like to be better prepared to serve your parish? Are you ready for further commitment in your community? Would you like to receive guidance or direction in intellectual, human, pastoral or spiritual formation? If you answer yes to any of these questions, The Certificate Program in Lay Ministries offered through the Saint Clare Center for Ministry Formation at Cardinal Stritch University is just for you. The purpose of this two-year commitment is to assist you in developing your skills for service in your parish and community. Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Profit & Loss August 2008 vs. 2007 By St Mary Administrator @ 9:57 AM :: 222 Views :: :: Church News Ordinary Income/Expense August 2008 August 2007 Income Contributions $65,357.16 $52,457.41 CRE Income $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Rentals $ 5,148.50 $ 4,850.00 Other Revenues $ 3.12 $ -31.78 Fund Raising & Activity Events $ 0.00 $ 100.00 Total Income $70,508.78 $ 58,549.43 Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Parish Council Minutes August 7, 2008 By St Mary Administrator @ 9:57 AM :: 219 Views :: :: Church News Business Administrator Report- Roy Weyker resigned from his position as trustee. Pat Pizur will fill the vacancy. Parish census-961 forms were sent o... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Casino Night By St Mary Administrator @ 9:56 AM :: 248 Views :: :: Church Events St. Mary’s is having a Casino Night in May. We are looking for members to help on the planning committee. The committee meeting will be held on Octobe... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Sentry Receipts By St Mary Administrator @ 9:56 AM :: 173 Views :: :: Events The third quarter (July August & September) Sentry Receipts will be due on October 12th. Make sure to get them to turn them into parish office or in t... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 9:55 AM :: 177 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week’s answer: The Magisterium. This week’s question is the parable of the Good Samaritan is found only in (a) Matthew (b) Mark (c) Luke (d) ... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Unwelcome Political Flyers By St Mary Administrator @ 9:55 AM :: 238 Views :: :: Church News Since the election season is now in high gear, we want our parishioners to know that any and all political advertising is forbidden on our church park... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Just For You By St Mary Administrator @ 9:55 AM :: 148 Views :: :: Community News Just for You (Women’s Fall Getaway) – Friday – Sunday, October 3-5, 2008. Presented by Pat Shutts. Come, rest by the lake, walk in the sun, relax, and... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 You Are Invited By St Mary Administrator @ 9:53 AM :: 141 Views :: :: Community News Please join the Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of Milwaukee, Bishop Richard Sklba, Bishop William Callahan, and Very Reverend Donald Hying... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 9:52 AM :: 181 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week’s answer is Luke.This week’s question: A prayer said for 9 days in a row is called a (a) novena (b) vespers (c) posadas (d) dispensationThi... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Food Pantry By St Mary Administrator @ 9:47 AM :: 186 Views :: :: Community News August Donations $110 & 180.93lbs221 School SuppliesAugust Distributions 372 (6,071.85 lbs)$5,255.00 food-only Sentry and Piggly Wiggly gift certifica... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 8th Grade Class Trip Car Wash Fundraiser By St Mary Administrator @ 9:46 AM :: 236 Views :: :: Port Catholic School News The Port Catholic 8th grade children will be hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser on October 4th from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. The event will be held at the Yamaha d... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 E-Bay By St Mary Administrator @ 9:46 AM :: 258 Views :: :: Church News Do you sell on E-Bay?  Did you know that you can donate some or all of your E-Bay profits to St. Mary's? St. Mary's is a registered non-profit organiz... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Mission Appeal By St Mary Administrator @ 9:44 AM :: 207 Views :: :: Church Events Fr. Alfredo Turco, s.x., of the Xaverian Missionaries, will be preaching the Mission Appeal next Sunday as part the of the annual Missionary Cooperation Plan. Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Hospitality Sunday, October 12th By St Mary Administrator @ 9:44 AM :: 276 Views :: :: Church Events The Hospitality group invites you to come and enjoy St. Mary’s monthly social gathering and new member registration after the 9:00 am mass on October ... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Pastors Computer By St Mary Administrator @ 9:43 AM :: 229 Views :: :: Church Events With the retirement of Fr. Acker in Saukville June next year, the suggestion was made that the three priests rotate to get the parishes ready for new ... Read More..

Thursday, September 25, 2008 Human Concerns OCTOBER Respect Life projects. By St Mary Administrator @ 9:40 AM :: 262 Views :: :: Human Concerns Baby Bottle Project - Next weekend begins Respect Life Month and Human Concerns is again participating in the Baby Bottle Project, which was so well received last year. Next Sunday, after Mass, pick up a baby bottle, fill it with your family's spare change over the next month and return it at the end of October. Make this a family event! The proceeds will benefit the Pregnancy Help Center of Milwaukee, Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2008 Phoenix Open By St Mary Administrator @ 9:22 AM :: 227 Views :: :: Port Catholic School News Tee off for the Phoenix Port Catholic Golf outing on September 27, 2008 at Squires. The fee is $65.00 per golfer which includes golf, cart, lunch & ho... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 The Sister Circle By St Mary Administrator @ 9:21 AM :: 205 Views :: :: RCIA News The Sister Circle begins a new book study: "Forever Touched: Significant Women in the Life of Jesus".  Women of all faith traditions are welcome! Thur... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Divorce Support Group? By St Mary Administrator @ 9:21 AM :: 234 Views :: :: RCIA News This is a meeting to explore the need for or interest in an on-going divorce support group in our area Catholic churches. Resources for group or indiv... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Thank You By St Mary Administrator @ 9:20 AM :: 234 Views :: :: Church News Thank you to all those who committed to pledge the loan payment for Anita's Gardens. This quarter we would like to thank: JulyJoyce & Vernon SchmitJoh... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Young Adults! By St Mary Administrator @ 9:19 AM :: 224 Views :: :: RCIA News Please join us - the young adult core team from your parishes - at the Milwaukee Ale House in Grafton on Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00 pm. Bring any... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 175th Celebration By St Mary Administrator @ 9:19 AM :: 178 Views :: :: Community News We are pleased and delighted to extend an invention to your faith community for our 175th celebration of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. You are cor... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Who Do I Vote For? By St Mary Administrator @ 9:15 AM :: 186 Views :: :: Community News On Saturday, October 4 national correspondent Sheila Liaugminas is speaking at the Milwaukee Athletic Club from 9:00 am until Noon. Sheila’s topic wil... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Divorce Recovery Series By St Mary Administrator @ 9:14 AM :: 237 Views :: :: RCIA News Whether divorce was by your choice or not, it is a major life-disruption. Psychotherapist Marianne Skrobiak leads this series that focuses on dealing ... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Something New at the Smorgasbord By St Mary Administrator @ 9:14 AM :: 256 Views :: :: Church Events It’s an All Hallow’s Event, Sunday October 26 during the Smorgasbord 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Children are invited to attend and learn about how the seemin... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Grieving Our Losses By St Mary Administrator @ 9:13 AM :: 254 Views :: :: RCIA News If someone you love has died, this series is for you. Or if someone close to you is grieving and you want to learn how to support him/her, this series... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 St. Mary’s Christian Women Fall Dinner By St Mary Administrator @ 9:12 AM :: 186 Views :: :: Christian Women The St. Mary’s Christian Women Fall Dinner is on Thursday, October 9th at 6:00 pm at St. Mary’s cafeteria. Please join us for an enjoyable evening. La... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Youth Mission Trip update By St Mary Administrator @ 8:54 AM :: 172 Views :: :: Youth Ministry News Thank you to all the parishioners of St. Peter of Alcantara and St. Mary’s for your generous support of our youth mission trips. This past summer’s tr... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 8:42 AM :: 202 Views :: :: Child Ministry News The answer to last week’s question is (a) the Old TestamentThis week’s question is The teaching authority of the Church is called (a) Sacratium (b) M... Read More..

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Harvest Bake Sale By St Mary Administrator @ 8:41 AM :: 175 Views :: :: Christian Women St. Mary’s Christian Women Society is sponsoring its annual fall bake sale on September 20-21. It will be held in St. Mary’s School following all the ... Read More..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Come and See By St Mary Administrator @ 9:34 AM :: 199 Views :: :: Events The School Sisters of Notre Dame at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Mount Calvary, Wisconsin are holding a weekend of reflection and discernment. This is ... Read More..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Divorce Recovery Series By St Mary Administrator @ 9:33 AM :: 241 Views :: :: RCIA News Whether divorce was by your choice or not, it is a major life-disruption. Psychotherapist Marianne Skrobiak leads this series that focuses on dealing ... Read More..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Thank You By St Mary Administrator @ 9:20 AM :: 273 Views :: :: Human Concerns Dear Possibility Playground Supporter,Thank you for your contribution of $263.95 for the purchase of fence pickets for Possibility Playground. We look... Read More..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Centering Prayer Group By St Mary Administrator @ 9:19 AM :: 255 Views :: :: Church Events Centering Prayer Group – Now held on Wednesdays at 7:00 am -7:45 am (formerly Thursdays). Need a mid-week refresher time? Start your day praying with ... Read More..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Weaving Retreat By St Mary Administrator @ 9:19 AM :: 245 Views :: :: Church Events Threads of Life: A Weaving Retreat - Learn the art of loom weaving while experiencing a silent retreat and a daily meeting with a spiritual guide. The... Read More..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Oz. County Crop Walk By St Mary Administrator @ 9:18 AM :: 156 Views :: :: Community News Join the interfaith and community 2008 Ozaukee County Crop Hunger Walk hosted by St. Peter’s UCC and Living Hope ELCA of Saukville on October 11, 2008... Read More..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Parishioner Profile By St Mary Administrator @ 9:07 AM :: 245 Views :: :: Church Events Are you an outgoing person who would like to help us profile parishioners for the bulletin? Just call the parish office to sign up and start learning ... Read More..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 9:06 AM :: 208 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last Week’s Answer (a) Baal was the god that the Caaninites worshipped. This week’s question At Sunday mass, the First reading is generally taken fro... Read More..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Human Concerns By St Mary Administrator @ 9:05 AM :: 248 Views :: :: Human Concerns Habitat for Humanity will be building a habitat home sponsored by the Catholic Churches of Ozaukee County in 2009. The Human Concerns Committee will b... Read More..

Monday, September 08, 2008 Council Minutes By St Mary Administrator @ 12:32 PM :: 213 Views :: :: Church News New members Marialice Johnson & Steve Ziebell were welcomed.Meeting with Port Catholic-A June 19th meeting is scheduled to talk about our parish subsi... Read More..